Production Assistant, Meet the Press NOW

Meet The Press NOW is looking for a Production Assistant who has a demonstrated passion and skill in political reporting and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic and deadline driven team environment.

Get in touch if you love to work with graphics, edit video, have strong digital/social skills and want to jump start your career in journalism.
This position is represented by the News Guild-CWA NY.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the airing of all graphic elements during live program
• Work with director and line producer to maintain graphic look and accuracy
• Work closely with producers to research, select and locate required footage for broadcast
• Assist associate producers and editor with video editing
• Work closely with the Meet The Press Digital Team to publish and distribute video on social media and owned platforms
• Print scripts for anchors in studio and remotely
• Compile research for anchors, maintaining on-air updates during live program
• Gather information on breaking stories for anchors to relay on air
• Maintain show transcripts and assist with archiving